For a list of other food resources, click here‍ ‍

Updated: March 2026

SNAP

For decades, this program was called “Food Stamps.” In 2008, in efforts to fight stigma, the name was changed to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Source: USDA.gov‍ ‍Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) is an electronic system that allows a person to use a debit card (looks like a visa card) to buy groceries.

WIC

Women Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children.  WIC helps families by providing checks to buy healthy supplemental foods, nutrition education, and help finding healthcare and other community services. Participants must meet income guidelines and be pregnant women, new mothers, infants, or children under age five.

Contact: Arizona Dept of Health Services
Website: www.AzDhs.gov‍ ‍

Contact: Gila County Health Department
Address: Gila County Central Heights Complex
5515 South Apache Avenue # 700 Globe 85501
Hours: The Globe office is by appointment only. Call before you drive to the office.
Phone: (928) 402-4306
Website: www.GilaCountyAz.gov‍ ‍
Updated: Feb 2026